I have several favourite places in the West African bush, …and the oasis of Midik is one of them. My love for Midik (in particular, the seasonal waters of Midik) is shared by horses and dogs alike. My mount Sahara was a bit upset that I was on the ground taking pictures, rather than being […]

It’s been a month since Zidane settled in his new home, and now our last remaining (and here to stay) equine baby is turning fourteen months old! It wasn’t long since she was a newborn filly, …ready to discover the big world! Today, she’s part of our team of equine teenage, joining big sister Isolde […]

Ever since Diva was a baby foal, she has loved water. Actually, all our barbs have come to love getting wet and can spend hours splashing their bellies the cold muddy waters, …but Diva has a special approach… Ever since Diva was first introduced to water, …she wanted to be IN it. She’ll make a […]

Someone is turning one year old today! And that someone… …is none other… …than our very own Diva! It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since this little dark beauty was born! Although far from fully grown, she has nice round shapes, …beautiful gaits… …and a lot of attitude! Like her mother Arwen […]

Happy 11 months, Diva! I can’t believe how big you’ve grown! Such a remarkably beautiful filly, I just can’t wait to see what you all grown up! Thanks for the beautiful eleven months that you’ve given us so far – you are so easy to work with and so much fun. Looking forward to many […]

Dearest Diva, I can’t believe it’s already been ten months since you were born!! Time has flown… It wasn’t long since you were that little baby – just a month older than superbabe Zidane – with your dark coat and bright red ears… Always a beauty, always aware, always a diva! I wasn’t counting on […]

The word for foal in Hausa is ”dukunshi, and we have two of those at Isthar’s Ark. It’s such a treat to come back from work and find these two baby equines about in the garden, busy discovering every detail of their little world. Diva (the darker one) is the more self-confident of the two, […]

Diva & her herd wishes you all a wonderful weekend! Anette has already dubbed the little one “le bébé d’Esther”, which is no surprise, for little Diva is as outspoken as Sheba and I am sold horsewise… Warm greetings to you all from us here at Ishtar’s Ark! If health and time permits, we’re hoping […]

Learning to ride in the bush next to the safety of mommy is one thing, but about crossing streets in the city? Well, the equines of Ishtar’s Ark have their own take on that. Herd leader Sahara explains: “Diva, first you make sure you stand between two strong reliant mares, such as myself and your […]

I promised I would share Diva’s first outing with you as soon as the Internet allowed it, but it has certainly not been easy uploading pictures these days! But better soon than later, and anything that happens for the first time is definitively worth sharing! Diva was certainly young when she got to join us […]